Improvement in graining-machines



G. GEIGER.

Graining-Machines.

No. 133,311. Patented Nov.26,1872.

WITNESSES. 1N VENTOH.

AM. PHOTO-LI THOGIYA PHIL C(ZM X/OSBORNE3 PROCESS.)

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

GOTTLIEB GEIGER, OF OLEVELAND,'OHIO.

IMPROVEMENT IN GRAlNlNG-MACl-llNES.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GoTTLIEB GEIGER, of Cleveland, in the county ofCuyahoga and State of Ohio, have invented an Improved Graining-Machine,of which the following is a specification: V v

This invention consists of an endless flexible belt,having carved on itssurface an imitation of oak or black-walnut grain, arranged on rollersset in an adjustable frahfia, which is used by placing one end of thebelt against the surface to be impressed, and by wheeling the machineover said surface the belt will be revolved and make its impression.

The following description sets forth its construction and operation.

In the drawing, Figure l is a side view; Fig. 2 is an end view; and Fig.3 is a bottom view, or a view of the graining-surface of the belt.

A are bars of a frame placed in a sliding sleeve, B, having athumb-screw for securing them at any desirable point, whereby thetension of the belt may be regulated. G G are cross-pieces attached tothe downward-projecting ends of the bars A by thumb-screws D D. Thecross'pieces G O are in two parts, having slots E E in them, throughwhich the thumb-screws pass, the slots E E enabling them to be adjusted.The cross -pieces G U. have downwardprojecting arms, in the ends ofwhich are placed the journals of rollers F F. Placed on the rollers F Fis an endless belt, of thick leather or other suitable flexiblematerial, G, on the outer surface of which is carved or impressed apattern of woodgraining, as seen in Fig. 3.

To use this machine, the operator, after having painted over the surfaceto receive impression, takes the machine in hand by the bars A, and,placing the belt at one end against the said painted surface, bypushing, the machine is propelled along over said surface; the belt,revolving, leaves its impression in the fresh paint.

In this manner quite 'a variety of impres sions may be made with onebelt, as the belt may be so placed as to commence the impression atdifferent points on its surface. The frame being made adjustable enablesit to be adapted to several widths of belts, so that the machine can beaccommodated to work in a variety of places, as panels, moldings, and

plain surfaces.

I claim- The frame, consisting of the bars A A, sleeve B, slottedcross-pieces G 0, thumbscrews D D, rollers F F, and endlessimpression-belt G, all constructed, combined, and arranged as shown anddescribed, and for the purpose set forth.

GOTTLIEB GEIGER.

Witnesses:

W. S. KENNIST, GEO. MENGER.

